disputation

noun
UK: /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən/

  1. A debate or argument, especially one that is formal and organized.

    1. The disputation about the new law was very heated.
    2. After the disputation, they finally reached an agreement on the terms.

  2. The act of disputing; controversy; debate; contest by argument or opposing claims.

    1. The disputation over the property rights continued for years.
    2. The professor enjoyed engaging in intellectual disputation with his students.

Synonyms

argument debate controversy discussion contention polemic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disputation" in English means: A debate or argument, especially one that is formal and organized., The act of disputing; controversy; debate; contest by argument or opposing claims..

The phonetic transcription of "disputation" is /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disputation": argument, debate, controversy, discussion, contention, polemic.

Example usage of "disputation": "The disputation about the new law was very heated.". More examples on the page.